Grace Uyeki, 69, dies after being hit by turning car while walking her dog on Edgemoor Street at Midland Road in Poway, California
Woman walking dog killed in Poway crash
The 35-year-old driver, in a Ford Ranger, had stopped at the intersection and was turning left when he struck the pedestrian, officials said. He told investigators he didn’t see the woman.
Community mourns loss of 69-year-old Poway woman killed by driver
A community is mourning the loss of a Poway woman who was killed after being hit by a driver on Saturday morning.
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After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.